Minnesota Now: Sept. 2, 2026
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Some students are heading back to school, including in Fridley, where the school district saw major disruptions last school year due to Operation Metro Surge. We heard how the district is welcoming everyone back on the first day of school.
Students across the state will now be required to learn about mental health. We learned about the new state standards.
Plus, have you opened up your electricity bill this summer to see your payment has surged? We broke down what's behind the increase.
MPR’s weather team joined us live from the state fair with a Labor Day weekend weather forecast.
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And a new documentary goes behind the scenes of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “Lately I’ve Let Things Slide” by the Cactus Blossoms and “State Fair” by Wilder Atkins was the Song of the Day.
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